Ref PAR 2023/956
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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people’s health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research
At the department of medical radiation sciences, research on various aspects and uses of radiation are included. Ionizing radiation is a part of radiation therapy and diagnosis with x-rays and radioactive substances, and non-ionizing radiation is included in diagnosis with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. In the environmental radiology radiation sources in our environment and transport of radioactive materials in biological systems are studied. Knowledge of the impact of radiation on living cells and organisms (radiation biology) is important for assessing the radiation risks.
Subject area
Medical radiation sciences
Subject area description
Environmental radioactivity/radiation protection
Duties
The postdoctoral position is part of a project with the purpose to study radiation dose to various demographic groups following radiological and nuclear events. One aim is to develop computational methods that can provide a basis for decisions regarding countermeasures. The work tasks will include development of theoretical models for age and sex dependent detriment in terms of cumulative effective dose and cumulative life-time attributable risk (LAR) of various cancers in the population for various exposure scenarios (external and internal exposure from nuclear power plant accidents, external and internal exposure from a nuclear weapons fallout, and internal exposure through contaminated foodstuff to sensitive groups from NPP and NW fallout), including the effect of various mitigation actions.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.
In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.
Assessment criteria
The applicant must have a PhD degree in a subject relevant for the position, e.g. biology, chemistry, physics or medical radiation sciences. Experience of radioecological modelling, radiation risk modelling, assessment of external and internal radiation dose, epidemiology and programming is especially meritorious.
Other qualifications are excellent oral and, more importantly, written English language skills, proven ability to write coherent scientific text. The work demands drive, independence and accuracy.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, medical radiation sciences. Starting date; On agreement.
Contact information
Regarding the position please contact Professor Mats Isaksson: phone; +46-70 593 14 61 or e-mail; mats.isaksson@radfys.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande
Application
Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button.The applicant is asked to provide:
1. A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
2. Detailed CV
3. List of publications / manuscripts
4. Description of qualifications in relation to the advertised position
5. Proof of completed PhD exam
6. Contact details of two reference
It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.
Applications must be received by: 2023-09-13
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